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Suggest Treatment For Burning Itchy Rashes On Right Buttock

Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2015

Question: I have a rash on my right bum cheek, almost covering the entire cheek. The left cheek is clear, the bumps do not go down into the folds, or are in the crack. It is many small red dots. They do burn or are itchy. I've had it for a month.

Answered by Dr. Ilyas Patel (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly post the photo and answer

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HCM...

You said you have itchy erythematous papular rash on right buttock since one month. It may be either contact dermatitis or tinea corporis. For the firm diagnosis I have to see the photos of affected parts. Kindly upload the photos. And please answer few questions as below...

- is there any other systemic diseases like DM,anaemia or other?
- family history of similar or other disease?
- past history of any disease,medication or sugery?
- current medications you take?
- type of work,job or profession?

Please answer above queries and post the photos of affected parts..

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ilyas Patel (35 minutes later)

Hi this is the best i can do with the camera i have. And im SO SORRY i meant that it DOES NOT itch or burn (except after harsh exfoliating im so sorry if this confused your original answer. i did not see that typo.
- no diseases
- ive only had a few UTIs recently for which i took antibiotics. No bad medical history.
-no medications, but i use an acne cream called tretenoin
- i am a server at XXXXXXX Hortons, a cafe and bakery shop

Thank you)

Answered by Dr. Ilyas Patel (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Keratosis pilaris most probably

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome back to HCM..

Ok..the lesions on right buttock is not itchy or burning..right? Thanks for photo, the lesions seem keratotic papular lesions and exfoliating at some places...it not contact dermatitis or fungal infection.... I think ..most probably it may be keratosis pilaris. As the lesions are erythematous..it may be called keratosis pilaris rubra.

There is abnormal keratinisation in upper parts of hair follicles.exact cause is not known. There may be genetic influence. It might clear without treatment. However, you may apply moisturiser cream containing urea and salicylic acid. You may also apply vitamin E and alovera cream. Vitamin A ,vitamin E and vitamin C may be taken orally for long time. Avoid soap at bath.

Still,you consult dermatologist personally.

I hope this would help you, still any query,you are welcome.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar